Trailer Yard Switcher & Package Handler

FedEx; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in the United States is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors, and to manually handle packages in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and a DOT file on record, with no formal education required. Experience in package handling is a plus; safety, teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and DOT file required.
• Ability to follow work duties and safety instructions.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages correctly.
• Ability to use basic tools and equipment (rollers, carts, scanners).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs trailer switches defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or from a door to the yard.
• Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
• Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (or switcher cards).
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.
• Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages for shifts of two to four hours.
• Sorts packages by scanning labels, reading charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT file

Strong communication

Team oriented

Numerical sorting

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in the United States is seeking a Yard Switcher/Package Handler to move trailers between yards and doors, and to manually handle packages in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and a DOT file on record, with no formal education required. Experience in package handling is a plus; safety, teamwork and reliability are essential.